No. 1 Georgia routed No. 22 Missouri 48-21 on Saturday at Sanford Stadium in Athens, scoring on its first four drives and never letting the Tigers into the game. Linebacker Raylen Wilson intercepted Austin Simmons on Missouri's first play, Nate Frazier scored three touchdowns, and the Bulldogs led 21-0 after the first quarter.

Key Points

• No. 1 Georgia beat No. 22 Missouri 48-21 on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Sanford Stadium, improving to 9-1 overall and 7-1 in SEC play.
• The Bulldogs scored touchdowns on their first four drives and led 21-0 after the first quarter and 31-7 at half-time.
• Nate Frazier scored three touchdowns, and Gunner Stockton added a rushing touchdown and a scoring pass to Isiah Canion.
• Raylen Wilson's first career interception on Missouri's first play set the tone, returning the ball to the Missouri 7-yard line.
• Georgia assured itself of at least a tie for first place in the SEC and can finish first outright with a win at South Carolina on November 21.

What Happened

Wilson picked off Simmons on the Tigers' first offensive play, his first career interception, and returned it to the Missouri 7-yard line. Two plays later Frazier scored on a 4-yard run, and Georgia led 7-0. After a Missouri three-and-out, Stockton hit Canion for 33 yards on a 60-yard drive and scored himself on an 8-yard run for a 14-0 lead. Frazier then capped an 87-yard, 11-play drive with a 3-yard touchdown run for a 21-0 lead.

Woodring kicked a 41-yard field goal for 24-0, and Canion caught a 12-yard touchdown from Stockton for 31-0, his first as a Bulldog. Missouri finally answered when Simmons found Naseshaun Montgomery for a 15-yard touchdown, making it 31-7. Woodring added a 40-yard field goal early in the third quarter for 34-7.

Frazier completed his hat-trick midway through the third quarter, scoring on a 3-yard run, and Georgia led 41-7. Simmons threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Donovan Olugbode to cut it to 41-14. Chauncey Bowens scored on a 5-yard run for a 48-14 lead. Simmons threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Kenric Lanier to make it 48-21 with 5:15 to go, against Georgia's backups.

Background and Context

Georgia entered Saturday with a 57-3 record at Sanford Stadium since the start of the 2017 season, but one of those losses was still fresh. The Bulldogs had been stunned the last time they played between the hedges, falling to Auburn on October 17 in an upset loss to an unranked team, their first such defeat since 2019. There was nothing close to a repeat against Missouri, and the win keeps Georgia firmly in the College Football Playoff picture, with the new rankings due on Tuesday, November 17.

At 9-1 and 7-1 in the SEC, Georgia remains the only one-loss team in the conference and has assured itself of at least a tie for first place. A win at South Carolina on November 21 would give the Bulldogs first place outright. Missouri, ranked No. 22 in the College Football Playoff rankings, fell to 6-4 and 3-4 in the SEC. The Tigers had kept their last two meetings close, but this one was over before the first quarter ended.

Georgia Routs Missouri 48-21: Frazier's Three Touchdowns Lead the Onslaught

Frazier was the story of the afternoon. His three touchdowns all came from close range, on runs of four, three and three yards, but they finished drives that Georgia controlled from the line of scrimmage. Stockton was efficient and in command, making the deep throw to Canion that set up the second touchdown and scoring on the ground himself. Canion had three catches for 51 yards, and Woodring was perfect from 41 and 40 yards. Missouri's first three drives produced nothing at all. Missouri had also lost to Texas 34-20 a week earlier, and the Tigers have now dropped two straight against ranked SEC opponents.

Reactions and Quotes

The loudest statement of the day came from the scoreboard, not from the podium. Georgia's players celebrated the win as a response to the Auburn loss, the one blemish on an otherwise dominant home record, and the crowd at Sanford Stadium roared as the Bulldogs scored on drive after drive. Former coach Mark Richt was honoured as an SEC Legend, and broadcaster Maria Taylor was recognised for winning the Arch Award.

There was also a notable subplot on the offensive line. Georgia played without starting centre Drew Bobo, out with an undisclosed injury, and sophomore Cortez Smith made his first college start at centre in his place. The sophomore had played in five games this season, and the offence did not miss a beat. Defensive tackle Josh Horton was a game-time decision and Amaris Williams was out with a knee injury, but neither absence showed.

Why It Matters

A 48-21 win over a ranked opponent in mid-November is exactly the kind of result that strengthens a playoff case. Georgia answered the only real question over its season by producing its most complete performance since that loss. The Bulldogs are now the SEC's only one-loss team, they control their path to first place in the conference, and they did it with their backup centre and starters resting by the fourth quarter. Ohio State also kept its playoff hopes alive on Saturday, beating Northwestern 28-19. For Missouri, the loss confirms the gap to the SEC's elite. At 6-4, the Tigers are still headed for a bowl game, but the season's bigger ambitions are gone.

What Happens Next

Georgia travels to South Carolina on Saturday night, November 21, with first place in the SEC on the line. A win there would give the Bulldogs the outright conference lead, and the new College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday, November 17, are expected to keep them at or near the top. Missouri returns home to regroup after two straight losses to ranked opponents. The Tigers still have a winning record and a bowl game to play for, but they must find answers on both sides of the ball after being outscored 82-41 across the two defeats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score, Georgia vs Missouri?
No. 1 Georgia beat No. 22 Missouri 48-21 on Saturday, November 14, 2026, in Athens, leading 21-0 after the first quarter and 31-7 at half-time.

Who scored for Georgia against Missouri?
Nate Frazier scored three touchdowns, Gunner Stockton ran for one and threw a touchdown pass to Isiah Canion, Chauncey Bowens added a rushing touchdown, and Peyton Woodring kicked two field goals.

What is Georgia's record now?
Georgia is 9-1 overall and 7-1 in SEC play, the only one-loss team in the SEC. The Bulldogs can finish first outright with a win at South Carolina on November 21.

How did Missouri score its touchdowns?
Austin Simmons threw three touchdown passes, to Naseshaun Montgomery, Donovan Olugbode and Kenric Lanier, with the last two coming after Georgia had built a big lead.

When do the new College Football Playoff rankings come out?
They are due on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, and Georgia is expected to stay at or near the top.